{"id":38245,"date":"2025-09-05T12:32:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T07:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=38245"},"modified":"2025-09-05T12:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T07:02:25","slug":"iccr-scholarship-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/","title":{"rendered":"India Offers 1,000 E-Scholarships to Afghan Students 2025\u201326 | ICCR Scholarship Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/#India_offers_1000_e-scholarships_to_Afghan_students_for_2025%E2%80%9326_under_ICCR_Scholarship_Details_Scheme_Learn_eligibility_application_process_and_benefits_for_Afghan_nationals\" >India offers 1,000 e-scholarships to Afghan students for 2025\u201326 under ICCR Scholarship Details Scheme. Learn eligibility, application process, and benefits for Afghan nationals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Offers_1000_E-Scholarships_to_Afghan_Students_for_2025%E2%80%9326%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;India Offers 1,000 E-Scholarships to Afghan Students for 2025\u201326&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iccr-scholarship-details\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_offers_1000_e-scholarships_to_Afghan_students_for_2025%E2%80%9326_under_ICCR_Scholarship_Details_Scheme_Learn_eligibility_application_process_and_benefits_for_Afghan_nationals\"><\/span>India offers 1,000 e-scholarships to Afghan students for 2025\u201326 under ICCR Scholarship Details Scheme. Learn eligibility, application process, and benefits for Afghan nationals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>India Offers 1,000 E-Scholarships to Afghan Students for 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant move to bolster educational ties and support Afghan youth, India has announced the provision of 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan nationals for the academic year 2025\u201326. This initiative is part of the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The scholarships aim to provide Afghan students with opportunities to pursue online undergraduate and postgraduate courses through India&#8217;s e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) i-learn portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features of the Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Number of Scholarships<\/strong>: 1,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Afghan nationals aged 18\u201335 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level of Study<\/strong>: Undergraduate and Postgraduate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium of Instruction<\/strong>: English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform<\/strong>: e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) i-learn portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong>: Full tuition fees, e-content charges, examination fees, and other related expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognition<\/strong>: Degrees awarded will be recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificate Issuance<\/strong>: Physical certificates to be issued by the Indian Mission in Kabul<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested candidates can apply through the official ICCR scholarship portal: The application process involves online registration, submission of required documents, and selection by the respective Indian Missions. Detailed guidelines and eligibility criteria are available on the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"ICCR-Scholarship-Details\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indologus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1000-afghan-students-to-receive-e-scholarships-from-india-for-2025-26_39227-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"ICCR Scholarship Details\" style=\"width:618px;height:auto\" title=\"ICCR Scholarship Details\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ICCR Scholarship Details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strengthening Bilateral Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scholarship initiative underscores India&#8217;s commitment to fostering strong educational and cultural ties with Afghanistan. By providing Afghan students with access to quality education, India aims to contribute to the socio-economic development of Afghanistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Promoting Educational Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scholarships offer Afghan youth an opportunity to pursue higher education without the need to travel abroad. This is particularly significant given the current geopolitical situation and the challenges faced by students in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enhancing Regional Stability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education plays a pivotal role in promoting peace and stability. By investing in the education of Afghan students, India is contributing to the long-term stability and prosperity of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has a long-standing tradition of supporting Afghan students. Since 2005, India has been offering approximately 1,000 scholarships annually to Afghan nationals through the ICCR. These scholarships have enabled thousands of Afghan students to pursue higher education in India, fostering people-to-people ties and mutual understanding. The Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) was introduced to provide online education opportunities to Afghan students, especially in the wake of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent geopolitical developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Offers_1000_E-Scholarships_to_Afghan_Students_for_2025%E2%80%9326%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from &#8220;India Offers 1,000 E-Scholarships to Afghan Students for 2025\u201326&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>India has announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan students for the academic year 2025\u201326.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The scholarships are part of the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) under ICCR.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Eligible applicants must be Afghan nationals aged 18\u201335 years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The scholarships cover full tuition fees, e-content charges, and examination fees.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Degrees awarded will be recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ICCR Scholarship Details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN)?<\/strong><br>The SSSAN is an initiative by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to provide scholarships to Afghan students for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, both in-person and online via the e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) i-learn portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. How many e-scholarships has India offered to Afghan students for 2025\u201326?<\/strong><br>India has offered <strong>1,000 e-scholarships<\/strong> for Afghan students for the academic year 2025\u201326.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Who is eligible for these scholarships?<\/strong><br>Eligible candidates are <strong>Afghan nationals aged 18\u201335 years<\/strong> who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in English-medium programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. What expenses are covered under this scholarship?<\/strong><br>The scholarship covers <strong>full tuition fees, e-content charges, examination fees, and other related expenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Are the degrees recognized in India?<\/strong><br>Yes, degrees awarded under this scholarship program are recognized by the <strong>University Grants Commission (UGC) of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. How can Afghan students apply for this scholarship?<\/strong><br>Applicants can register and apply online through the <strong>official ICCR scholarship portal: a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Will students receive physical certificates?<\/strong><br>Yes, physical certificates will be issued to selected students by the <strong>Indian Mission in Kabul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Why did India introduce e-scholarships for Afghan students?<\/strong><br>The e-scholarships aim to provide <strong>accessible education for Afghan students<\/strong>, especially considering the geopolitical challenges in Afghanistan, while strengthening <strong>India-Afghanistan educational and cultural ties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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